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In a statement sent to WWD, Mitchell and Song explained their mission was not so much to introduce as to encourage exploration in toddlers and tweens who were already demonstrating an interest in the products their parents were putting on.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
Claire's, the mall chain known for its teen and tween accessories, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August and has moved to shutter hundreds of stores.
—Aaron Gregg, Arkansas Online, 29 Dec. 2025
In the delightfully goofy comedy, tween girl Stevie and little brother Elliot are on a mission to find the Sandman and make a wish to keep their parents together, with the help of a sarcastic one-eyed plush giraffe named Baloney Tony.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Our undercover shoppers couldn't, and no one at Sephora or competitor Ulta Beauty seemed concerned when the undercover tweens bought only products intended for older skin.
—Layla Ferris, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
Claire's, the mall chain known for its teen and tween accessories, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August and has moved to shutter hundreds of stores.
—Aaron Gregg, Arkansas Online, 29 Dec. 2025
In the delightfully goofy comedy, tween girl Stevie and little brother Elliot are on a mission to find the Sandman and make a wish to keep their parents together, with the help of a sarcastic one-eyed plush giraffe named Baloney Tony.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Our undercover shoppers couldn't, and no one at Sephora or competitor Ulta Beauty seemed concerned when the undercover tweens bought only products intended for older skin.
—Layla Ferris, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tween
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The mark also set a record for most points by a teenager in NBA history, surpassing Cliff Robinson’s 45 points scored on March 9, 1980 — the same year Norm Sonju co-founded the Mavericks and just one year before the franchise drafted Aguirre with the first overall pick in 1981.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
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But one recent prospect ranking dropped an Elly comparison onto a teenager buried deep in the Phillies’ farm system.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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That money is reserved for kids who live in ZIP codes with a median family income of $150,000 or less and who won't get the $1,000 seed money from the Treasury.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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But the dead kid’s eyes held her to the corner of 110th.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Choose the one that works best for your adolescent.—
Dr. Theresa T. Nguyen,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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Driscoll’s workbook on mental health care for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes also walks through various strategies, including communication and problem-solving skills.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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Namely, a mix of the aforementioned youngsters from all parts of the world, combined with group of experienced campaigners to guide them, because players proven at the top level in their mid to late twenties are not generally within Brighton’s spending capacity.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Seeing the rocket take off and watching the boosters and Orion module detach is awesome, and a great educational tool to explain how the actual SLS functions to curious youngsters.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Four suspects have been arrested, including two juveniles, the Surry County Sheriff’s Office reported Friday in a case update.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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In addition, one juvenile was rushed by medical helicopter to a trauma center with critical injuries.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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With Pixar-wide eyes and a mop of intricately tousled, treacle-brown hair, the young David (voiced by Brandon Engman) presents here as a plucky, intrepid moppet in the typical cartoon-hero mold.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2025
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Ben Lewis Doherty, playing a boy named Sam whose life is upended by Robbie, is the show’s greatest innocent, a softhearted moppet who warns deer to be careful when crossing the street.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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My kiddos had to learn how to build up their resilience, physically and mentally, and running taught them about commitment and accountability, all skills that can easily be transferred to school and life.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
26 Jan. 2026
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In April 2018, Igelsias introduced his kiddos to the game of soccer, sharing a photo of the trio watching together.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
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There are families coming for the promise of child-friendly food menus and kiddie pools.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Jan. 2026
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The 10-foot-tall kiddie coaster reaches a top speed of 10 mph over 350 feet of track, according to Roller Coaster Database.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Tween.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tween. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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